Protein Engineering and Project Management, Bachelor Project

Aim

Subject knowledge

The students are expected to

• systematically integrate knowledge acquired during the studies, especially in the field of protein engineering
• apply experimental knowledge and subject knowledge in the main field of study
• benefit from the content of relevant literature and relate their work to it

Personal and professional skills

The students are expected to demonstrate an ability to

• plan, complete and report an independent work
• account for and explain general models and theories about organisation, management and control of projects
• formulate questions and set limitations within given time frames
• search for and evaluate scientific literature

Working in groups and communicating

The students are expected to demonstrate an ability to

• professionally express themselves in writing and orally
• critically review and discuss an independent work presented in speech and writing
• use methods for planning, structuring, monitoring and evaluating projects
• understand the necessary conditions for constructive interaction between managers and participants in a project

CDIO engineering skills

The students are expected to be able to

• create, analyse and/or evaluate technical solutions within the subject area of protein engineering
• make assessments with regard to relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects

Content

Physical/chemical properties of proteins are studied using biophysical methods such as fluorescence spectroscopy and circular dichroism, and using calculations and simulations such as e g protein structure prediction and docking of small molecules to protein structures. Specific course content is determined individually for each group in consultation with the examiner and supervisor. The work will be carried out in the main field of study.

The course also includes practical application of key concepts and methods in project management, eg group dynamics, project planning, project management role and project management and organization.